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SA03 ZVL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 89,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,041 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,918 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2010 103,871 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,871 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,046 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,359 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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SA03 ZVL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 ZVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA03 ZVL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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